Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M4.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 2, 2026 at 02:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
707384643cb14dc3041662825f962f1662baa4dd
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 02:31:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.14000,
126.27000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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